The Dauphin Kings lost Saturday night's game in Virden 6-2 to the Oil Caps.
Virden exploded for four goals in the first period.
The Oil Capitals special teams proved to be the difference in the game, scoring twice on the power play and once short-handed.
Gilbert Plains' Riese Gaber scored hist first goal of the season, while Graeme Hore added his third for the Kings.
